How do forests mitigate climate change?

Deforestation threatens to upend this delicate balance, releasing stored carbon back into the atmosphere at alarming rates. While replanting offers hope, it’s no quick fix—regrowing a forest takes decades, time we simply don’t have in the race against climate change. Every tree lost weakens our resilience to climate-driven threats like drought, flooding, and wildfires.

The solution lies in action today. By protecting our forests, nurturing biodiversity, and planting native species, we can safeguard this critical ecosystem. These steps aren’t just environmental efforts—they are investments in a sustainable future, where forests continue to act as nature’s carbon vault, climate stabilizer, and home to countless species.

Salt Spring Island’s forests need us as much as we need them. Let’s not wait until the canopy thins and the air feels heavier. Together, we can preserve these vital ecosystems for generations to come. Every tree saved is a step closer to a balanced planet.

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